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FIFA World Cup Preview: Japan, Saudi Arabia & Iran
In Part 2 of our FIFA World Cup 2026 preview series, we cast our eye over three more of Asia's record nine nations participating at this year's tournament, with a focus on Japan, Saudi Arabia and Iran.
The Asian Game Podcast
EPISODE 273
FIFA World Cup Preview: Japan, Saudi Arabia & Iran
In Part 2 of our FIFA World Cup 2026 preview series, we cast our eye over three more of Asia's record nine nations participating at this year's tournament, with a focus on Japan, Saudi Arabia and Iran.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Part 2 of our FIFA World Cup 2026 preview series, we cast our eye over three more of Asia’s record nine nations participating at this year’s tournament.
With a focus on Japan, Saudi Arabia and Iran, we discuss the burning questions and topics heading into the World Cup:
- How do Japan replace Kaoru Mitoma?
- How far can Japan go?
- Can Saudi Arabia cause another shock like 2022?
- Can this Saudi team score the goals needed to win games of football?
- How big is the absence of Sardar Azmoun?
- How will the politcal climate impact Iran’s performance?
